Examining the World in light of the Divine Word

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Does God care about Injustice?

Absolutely!

Thus says the LORD: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. Jeremiah 22:3

In response to this invitation from God, our Elders signed documents in September agreeing to function as a sponsoring organization for an Orthodox Christian Iraqi family who has had to flee their homeland due to threats of forced conversion. Thankfully, we received notice this week that Citizenship and Immigration Canada has approved our church to act as sponsors for this family. Please pray by name for Muhib and Ghosson and their children Meelad, age 2 and Manahel, age 7. While it may take up to two years for them to arrive, we are praying for their safety leading up to the day they touch down in Canada!

As we wait, we are further considering full legal and financial sponsorship for other families robbed of religious freedom and justice.

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